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Lindstrom, MN

Lindstrom, MN.

Population: 7,846 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lindstrom, MN is $401,571 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $430,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,000/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$401,571

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$401,571
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+82.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$402,524
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$430,000
Median list price
$439,000
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
+7.8%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,000/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT, CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
Skillbuilding Opportunities for Aca, Pathway to Change, CHISAGO LAKES MIDDLE, CHISAGO LAKES SENIOR HIGH, CHISAGO LAKES HS ALT LEARNING PROG

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.7 in
Annual snowfall
49.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,257
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,605

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (31 mi)
National parks include
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
North Lake Landing Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FAIRVIEW LAKES HEALTH SERVICES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+202 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,277
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,691
Average weekly wage
$1,069
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
233

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LindstromState medianUS median
Median home value$401,571$304,931$289,727
Median sale price$430,000$315,500$325,000
Median days on market27 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,000/mo$1,678/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,277$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lindstrom, MN?
$401,571.
What is the median sale price in Lindstrom, MN?
$430,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lindstrom, MN?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Lindstrom, MN?
Typical rent: $2,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lindstrom, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind.
Is Lindstrom, MN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Lindstrom, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lindstrom, MN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lindstrom, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lindstrom, MN?
5 schools (1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lindstrom, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lindstrom, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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